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Les Trois 2016
AOC FRONSAC
Located just a few miles to the west of Saint Emilion and on the right bank, Fronsac has a picturesque landscape composed of woodland and hills. The sandstone and limestone compositionof the soil gives the vines of Fronsac a unique resilience to hotter weather. Merlot is the dominantgrape variety in Fronsac, and is regularly paired with Cabernet Franc. Additionally, Malbec is addedfor more complexity. Fronsac has historically been well-known for its production of serious, ageworthy and great value wines
Appellation:
Fronsac
Average age of the vines:
30-35 Years
Blend:
81% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc,
4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 1% Carménère
Soil:
Chalky - clayous
Aging:
12 months; 50% in French oak barrels,
50% in concretetanks
Alcohol content:
14.5% vol.
Winemaker:
Nathalie Billard
Ludovic Labarrere
Tasting Notes:
Classic - This is a classic Fronsac wine, of ample beautiful tannic structure, enhancedwithanice acidity.
91/100pts
James Suckling
Gold Medal - Concours International des Vins de Lyon 2022
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